Asked by Julia

The length of the hypotenuse of a right triangle is 2m more than the longer leg. The longer leg is 7m longer than the shorter leg. Find the perimeter of the triangle. ( please explain as you go)

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Answered by Steve
If the sides in order of length are a,b,c then

b = a+7
c = b+2 = a+9

a^2+b^2 = c^2
a^2+(a+7)^2 = (a+9)^2
a=8, b=15, c=17

I think you can take it from there, right?
Answered by Julia
Yes thank you so much!!
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